Shafaqna Pakistan: Defending champions Argentina booked their place in a second straight World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, scoring twice late in the semifinal.
The win extended Argentina’s remarkable run through the knockout stage, with the team overcoming another tense contest. The champions had already survived extra-time battles against Cape Verde and Switzerland, as well as a stunning comeback after trailing Egypt 2-0.
England struck first in the 55th minute when forward Anthony Gordon converted a cross to give his side a 1-0 lead. Argentina, however, responded with two late goals to complete another resilient comeback and secure a place in the final.
Then, as the clock ticked up, Argentina turned up the intensity. A relentless onslaught yielded near miss after near miss before finally midfielder Enzo Fernández scored off a rocket from outside the penalty area to equalize the game at 1-1 in the 85th minute.
Then, in stoppage time, forward Lautaro Martínez sent the Argentina crowd into delirium with a header off a cross from 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, who assisted on both goals.
In Sunday’s final they will face Spain, which defeated France on Tuesday 2-0 to contend for their second-ever title.
Source: Dunya News
